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Crews battled blustery conditions to reach the five people off Studland Bay after they were called by the UK Coastguard just after 2pm on Sunday.

Five stranded on inflatable at sea rescued by Poole lifeguard crews

Monday's weather forecast

Philippa has the outlook for the week ahead

Philippa has the latest weekend weather update

She won a spectacular victory for the Lib Dems in Christchurch in 1993 with one of the biggest swings in electoral history.  

Local authorities are calling on the public to be environmentally friendly by taking their rubbish home with them after trips to the beach.

The RSPCA is reminding owners to take special care of their pets during the hot weather. One kitten was taken on 200 mile trip to the beach.

Litter pickers spent hours this morning along Bournemouth beaches clearing up discarded rubbish.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council said services were "completely overstretched".